I did not realise that this was the third book in a series so my review is not going to be the best one for an opinion in that respect. I enjoyed this enough to go back and read the preceding two books. The world building and twists of imagination were immersive. Loved the Scandinavian folklore too.

Beautifully written but had a really tough time staying engaged. Just couldn’t hold my attention.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc

The third instalment in the Whiteland series Memento Mori tells the story of Kira McFadden who has to travel back to Whiteland and find her sister.

The unique mix of Scandinavian folklore and dark psychological twists and turns is so interesting and just draws you into the world of Whiteland. Memento Mori keeps you on the edge of your seat, from creepy monsters whilst also following an emotional journey that Kira goes on. This is really interesting and spooky, however it can not be read as a stand-alone and you need to know parts of the previous books to read this.

I just want to thank Netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't realize when I started this book that it was in fact a series and the third book. Which meant it was a bit confusing for me to jump into not having already set the foundation with the characters. It's best to read this one after following the previous two. The world building was very confusing. Although I did enjoy the writing and may even go back to read the others!

Memento Mori... a complex storyline with an ocean depth of imagination.

The world building is immersive. A true poetic visualization.

You want to get lost in this novel because the descriptions are so vivid, you actually feel as if you're there. Seeing the sights, smelling, feeling the cold of the snow or water washing over your face.The writing really brings the backdrop to life.

The main character, Kira, thinks in realistic tones. Memories swipe through her mind, she ponders on them, often getting lost in them. She commiserates in a way that is human, and relatable.

It was gratifying to watch Kiras' courage grow into a fiery warmth when facing the creatures, the strange land, ever changing landscape, and dangers.


You love to dislike Freya. Her sarcastic, ego centric personality and her quipy nature. Her transformation from antagonist to ally weaves an interesting relationship quandary. Which leaves you hanging on every sentence.

The folklore creatures, the multitude of them, act in accordance with their folklore history. However, the author weaves some of her own surprises in their details.The beasts speaking patterns can only be explained as other worldly. This gives an elegant feel to the dialog, almost like a song.

You can venture on the journey with the characters and still feel just as lost and confused as they are. The tricks and crafty nature in which the creatures and inhabitants use their words seeps with a clever, deceitful art, and adds to the challenges within the story itself.

Creatures, monsters, entities that change form. The scenes make your head swim in a good way.

This book is dark and full of frigid peril, laced with a strong undertow of fantasy. A journey book like no other, a mix of old and new. A re-read for sure.

3.0 Stars - Thank you Net Galley for providing me with an arc for this book. I was really excited for this one but I don't think I am the right reader this book is for. At least, not the kind of horror that I enjoy or am more drawn to. I don't think this is a bad book by any means either. It's perfect for fans of Darcy Coates and more supernatural horror that leans heavy on suspense. I just like my horror to be more... unsettling.

I struggled with this one because the characters and whatever is going on are likely established in the previous book. So I came in like "who? Where? With who? What?"
I was extremely lost and I almost gave up reading it entirely.
This is a book that requires basic knowledge of the established world and characters. So you absolutely need to read the first book before reading this one.
That's on me for picking up an ARC like this.

Pretty writing though. Keep it up.

Thank you to BHC Press for this opportunity to read this book. It is out April 18, 2023

This is the 3rd in the series and the main character has my last name so I had to read it. I was utterly and completely creeped out. Like leave the lights on creeped out. The twists and turns of the story had me nail biting! Kira must go to save her friends and family in Urnäsch so she joins for Ed with Freys a huldra monster turned human. I enjoyed their dynamic. The pace of the story was steady and I couldn’t get enough of the tension the story gave me.

This series is a wonderful pull for fans that crave atmosphere within their horror reads.

You can't help but feel cold as you follow Kira McFadden back into Whiteland as she searched for her sister.

Longtime fans of this series will easily fall back into the bone chilling cadence of Higgs writing. There's no redundancy here as the characters show significant growth and change from previous books.

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it tied in beautifully to the first novel. I’d recommend this to other readers!

I tried reading this and it just wasn’t for me. This book was so out of my comfort zone. And it just was too strange for me.

This book right here gave me so many chills! Just within the first page! Rosie is a fantastic author and now I want to go back and read the other two books in the series because if this book was this well written I can’t imagine how spooky these other two are!!

This is the third in a series, and while I enjoyed the first two, this one I found lacking. It feels unpolished in its writing style. The story is spooky and very good, but the writing itself is what threw me off.

Beautifully written but better to read the other books first as it is part of a series. Full of folklore, monsters, and trickery.

I made a mistake and did not read the description as well as I though I had, because this was part 2 in a series. So, hm, yeah, that’s on me.
Because this is the second instalment in a series naturally, I was left horribly confused but, I’m sad to say, also bored. I have no intention of reading the first book after reading its continuation.

Unfortunately I did not like this book much. The writing style put me of and the story line I couldn't follow.

Thank you, BHC Press, for allowing me to read Memento Mori early.

Hauntingly terrifying! I need to read more of this author's

Too odd to finish but I appreciated the effort. It was a little too out there and weird for me.

This is perfect for people that like folklore

This book is filled with every terrifying creepy, crawly feeling you could ever hope for. The idea of this frightening horror fairy tale vibe was excellent. But sadly, it didn't deliver. The storyline dragged on and it was hard to stay engaged as the writing style made me feel jumpy and uncomfortable.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

This 3rd installment in the Whitelands series definitely takes you down a dark and twisty rabbit hole!
If you like dark fairy tales, this is the book for you!
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for a review!